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.Nx \*V
is the sixth release for the \*M.
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Some (but not all!) notable \*M-specific improvements include:
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Migration to the ELF binary format from a.out.
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Support for the JavaStation 1.
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HyperSPARCs now run reliably.
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Tadpole console and mouse now work.
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Support for the sun4/400 class of machines.
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.Nx \*V
on \*M is, as usual, also fully backward compatible with old
.Nx*M
binaries, so you don't need to recompile all your local programs
provided you set the appropriate binary compatibility options in your
kernel configuration.